U-15 BNT Drops Friendly to Japan U-16 MNT 3-0

NewsApr 29, 2014

SAVOGNA D’ISONZO, Italy (April 29, 2014) – The U.S. Under-15 Boys’ National Team lost 3-0 in an international friendly to the Japan U-16 Men’s National Team two days after both teams concluded play at the Torneo delle Nazioni in northern Italy.

Japan midfielder Sato Sota scored once in each half, sandwiching a strike by teammate Suga Daiki in a rain soaked match against the U.S.

The U-15 BNT went 1-2-0 in tournament play, finishing third in Group C – the group that ultimately produced both tournament finalists in Slovenia and Mexico – while Japan went 0-2-1 and finished bottom of Group B.

The young Americans have a second friendly scheduled against fellow tournament participants Zambia on Thursday. Zambia recorded a 0-2-1 record at the Torneo delle Nazioni and finished bottom of Group A.